Yard Waste & Leaves

During peak "leaf season" (November 12 - January 15), if your yard waste isn't collected on your regular trash/recycling pickup day, it will be collected the following day. Please place materials at the curb by 7 a.m. and follow the guidelines below. The City will collect leaves, grass clippings and tree limbs/branches that are no more than six feet long and six inches in diameter.

Rake leaves into a loose pile at the curb (no bagging)

Keep leaf pile separate from tree limbs/branches

Remove rocks, litter and other debris from leaves

Make sure piles are at least 3 feet from each other and from other obstacles

Keep piles of leaves and grass clippings at least a foot from the curb to prevent them from being swept into the storm drain

Dead Animals

The Solid Waste Division will remove dead animals on City streets and by the curb - we cannot pick up animals on private property. Contact Customer Service at 864-467-4345 to arrange removal of dead animals.

Mulch

You can create your own mulch. To learn more about composting and generating your own mulch, see our composting program information. Free mulch is available at the Twin Chimneys Landfill for give away to individuals, businesses and landscapers. Our mulch consists of ground-up yard waste (i.e. tree limbs, logs, leaves and grass clippings) collected throughout the county.

Benefits

By using our mulch, citizens help the environment and at the same time help Greenville County hold down landfill space and costs. Mulch is also useful in the garden to conserve water, maintain weed control, and to provide nutrients for plants.

Hours

Complimentary Loading Hours (landfill staff is unavailable to load mulch at any other time):

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

9 a.m. - Noon

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Landfill hours of operation:

Monday - Friday7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fees

Half scoop is free and additional full scoops may be purchased for $15 per scoop. Bulk rate is $16.50 per ton.